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After five and a half years away from Boston, Nomar Garciaparra, returned to the Red Sox yesterday, if only for a few hours.
The legendary shortstop, whose first name (pronounced, affectionately, No-mah) was once synonymous with …
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Ice cream and summer go together like Christmas and peppermint sticks. If you’ve been craving something cold, creamy, and sweet, then mark your calendar for the 27th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl presented by FedEx. …
Why you may not be making your usual summer trip plans to get out of the city just yet, it doesn’t mean you can’t get away from the everyday of city life. As one of …
‘Tis the season for graduations. Boston University, Berklee College of Music, Emerson College, Lesley University, and several other area colleges have already had their commencement ceremonies. MIT and Harvard’s ceremonies are slated for early June …
With Memorial Day weekend approaching and gorgeous, sunny weather upon us, this is the perfect time to head outdoors. Plan a picnic, take a casual stroll, or go for a run. Here are of my …
Last week, I discussed some of Boston’s best art museums, including the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts. Many of these museums are a fun activity …
Earlier this week, I ventured over to the South End to meet some friends for happy hour. Thanks to some archaic Boston law, bars can’t discount alcohol during happy hour, but they can discount their …
Nothing like a rainy day to make you wonder where to go when going out means heading indoors. A retro favorite is always bowling. The question is – do you go old school New England …
Tuesday may not be the most forgiving day of the week to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but if you want to be authentic May 5th is the day to get your drink on. While the …
As any of my friends will tell you, I’m a sucker for outdoor dining. There’s just something so enticing about the idea of sitting outside while dining al fresco and people-watching along Newbury Street or …
There’s no American neighborhood that is more reminiscent of Christmas time in Charles Dickens-era London than Boston’s very own Beacon Hill. To celebrate the holiday season, Charles Street’s various independent businesses will open their doors on …
This past weekend we drove over to my alma mater Boston University to see the women’s basketball team defeat the the New Hampshire Wildcats. With 2 younger children it is not always easy to find …
